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Archive for November, 2009
5 Things To Do With Down Time During The Outbreak
The zombies are loose and you’re holed up in you redoubt. You’re safe and protected by your cohorts and compadres, and the walls between you and the undead. The power is off to save the battery life, and your food supplies are ample to make it until the crops come in. Now what to do?
The zombie apocalypse can be an utterly boring affair once you’ve prepared and taken care of everything else. There’s going to be a lot of downtime between onslaughts and there’s not going to be a television to watch, and internet to play on, or even a radio to listen to (we’ll get into some of these options later.) So what are you going to do?
Well, you will have to tend the crops and the herd animals, and weapons training should take up at least part of every day. But in the evening, after the final meal has been served, you’ll need to find a way to entertain your mind. So here are five options to get you through those boring nights: Read the rest of this entry »
Zombies In Hollywood
Hollywood has always had a love affair with zombies. Since the dawn of the Silver Screen zombies and the undead have been depicted in all their infamy. Yet, with all the work that goes into these films, the producers, directors, and writers almost always get the facts completely wrong.
In the past Hollywood correctly had zombies trudging along at their slow pace, attacking humans they came across, moaning unintelligibly, and tearing through doors, windows, and walls to get to their prey. They also had them talking and thinking which we all know is a total blasphemy of the zombie regardless of type.
More recent depictions have zombies running under the Eiffel Tower in Paris and chasing people from malls and pubs. As we all know zombies don’t run. They can’t, it’s physically impossible for them to run. Questions are constantly raised as to how they are even able to stumble along or use their muscles at all. Read the rest of this entry »
Bacterial Zombies: A Disintegrating Threat
The Bacterial Zombie
Threat Level: Orange
Bacterial zombies are an interesting breed. Typically slower moving than almost all other zombie types, they are still considered an Orange Threat level due to the virulence of the strain.
While the strain itself is extremely communicable, the zombies themselves usually don’t last that long. Due to the way the bacteria works these zombies tend to fall apart rather quickly. Read the rest of this entry »
Knowing Your Friends To Know Your Enemies
Humans are social creatures by nature. This shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone, of course, and one of the important survival options during a zombie outbreak is to surround yourself with trusted people.
But in these days of digital communication, where more people are connecting online than in real life finding and meeting people you trust can be difficult. So how does one contact like minded individuals in person in order to build their survival group?
Ironically, one of the best places to meet people is online. There are many sites out there that will allow you to join for free and connect with others who have similar interests. One of our favorite sites for this is Meetup.com where you can search groups by location and interest. Meetups are held everyday across the nation by people looking to meet in person with others who share the same likes.
Another option we have been trying to utilize lately is through Forums on sites whose groups we share interests with. This isn’t as locally specific as sites like Meetup are, but they do offer advise and insight that we haven’t considered. They also give us an idea of where we might consider going if our current refuge is overrun when we get there.
Of course there are also sites like Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, etc. and those sites are pretty good for finding people you may already know or be in contact with. We have a Facebook Group up and running ourselves, and we’re trying to get some more fans there. While we all have individual profiles on LinkedIn, we haven’t been able to get a Group together there, and we’ve all run screaming from MySpace as the youngsters and creepy old guys started taking over. Another option is to find a local group like The Zombie Squad.
So after you’ve made all these connections, online, and in-real-life friends, what do you do with them to prepare for the zombie apocalypse? Well, just by knowing people you have a better chance of survival. By knowing where your friends are going, what kind of weaponry they’re packing, and how they plan to survive, you can understand how you might be able to better prepare.
By understanding who around you has what skill set, who can or can’t do this or that, by knowing what everyone’s capabilities are, you can lead your group through the undead plague. Then there’s always the chance that you’ll be caught unawares and unprepared outside your pre-defined defensive zone. People knowing who you are as you try to enter will ensure they don’t kill you (after they’ve verified you’ve not been turned, of course.)
Knowledge is power, and the more people you have around you, the more people you know, they more knowledge you have to take advantage of when it comes to preparing for, and surviving, a zombie outbreak. Use that knowledge. Now get out and meet some people.
Handguns And The Undead
The handgun is one thing that everyone should have close at…uh…hand…when dealing with the zombie threat. But as with the shotgun, they should not be your weapon of choice.
Handguns are excellent for close up encounters with the undead, but only extreme experts have the accuracy to use them at the long ranges suggested when dealing with a zombie threat. We recommend you purchase at least one, and preferably several. They are relatively light weight, ammo is standardized, and there isn’t a great deal of training needed to understand the basics of use.
Here are the 5 handguns we recommend: Read the rest of this entry »
Escape Plan Part 4 Of 4: Know Where You’re Going
Getting your gear together and being prepared to run is important. Having escape routes out of your home, apartment, office, or where ever are excellent. Knowing multiple ways to get out of town is awesome. But all of those things are worthless if you have no idea where you’re going.
We’ve talked in the past about selecting options for choosing a location in which to take refuge when a zombie outbreak occurs, but if you have the time to prepare a redoubt beforehand that would be the optimal option.
First, try choosing a climate you’d be comfortable living in. If you like the snow then prepare a position in the north. If you hate the cold, then maybe a desert is the place for you. Think about what you like and dislike about your current area and head to a place that meets your desires. Read the rest of this entry »
Escape Plan Part 3 Of 4: Pack Before Hand
It should go without saying, but it doesn’t. Most people don’t prepare for emergencies until those emergencies are occurring. These same people may have done all the studying on any possible emergency. They may know that they should have bottled water stored in the case of an earthquake, or that they should have a fire extinguisher in their kitchen, but they don’t. People, in general, don’t prepare.
This is something that you should change in yourself. The zombies are coming, it’s only a matter of time. So don’t get caught unprepared. Pack now, and make sure that you have everything you need prepared.
It is also important to make sure you have all the necessary gear in multiple locations. You never know where you will be when the outbreak happens so make sure you have caches in several areas throughout your home. You will also want to make sure you have ones in your office and your vehicle in case you’re away from home. Read the rest of this entry »
Rule 33: Swiss Army Knife
We’re finally at the end of the list! (We just checked to be sure.) Today’s rule is “Swiss Army Knife.” It’s another one of those items rather than rules, but unlike “Bowling Ball” this is one we actually find useful.
Swiss army knives are great little items. They have a lot of simple tools that, while not perfect, can be used in a pinch to help you out. Like, you’re going to need a toothpick eventually, and rather than carrying around a box of the things, shuffling in your pocket, making a shush shush noise that is sure to get a zombie’s attention, carry a swiss army knife instead.
The one thing we really wish, is that this had been made into one of the earlier blank rules. There are so many numbers that don’t have an actual rule assigned to them, we think that this should have filled the slot. Overall we believe that “Enjoy the Little Things” is a much better way to end the list than “Swiss Army Knife.”
Well, that’s bad marketing for you. And with that, the Zombieland Rule List is complete. Stick to the ones we agree with, and ignore the ones we don’t. Good luck out there.
There seems to be a great deal of confusion on whether or not zombies will attack animals, and if they do, will those animals become infected, simply die, or go on with their lives. As this video shows, some types of zombies will indeed attack animals that enter their vicinity, but this is not always the case.
Some types of zombies will indeed attack an animal, though those same types will typically attack any warm or moving object. Some types of zombies will only attack certain types of animals (e.g., mammals but not lizards,) and some types of zombies will only go after a human being.
To make this a little more straightforward we have come up with the following lists to help you in knowing whether or not your family pets are safe.
Zombies that Will Attack Animals:
Zombies that Will Only Attack Humans
- Chemical Zombies
- Nano-Zombies
- Techno-Zombies
- Other Miscellaneous
To understand how to identify each type of zombie, please click on the links above and review the various articles. This will advise you on how to identify your zombies, and find out whether they are a threat to only you, or if you need to protect your pets as well.
One important item to note when reviewing the articles, not all zombie types can be spread to your animals. So while you may want to protect Spot from being eaten, if he does get bitten, you do not necessarily need to put him out of his misery.
If your pet/horse/cow/sheep does receive a bite, and you are unsure what type of zombie you have encountered, the safest option is to put the animal down. We understand that this is difficult (nigh on impossible for some.) We are pet owners and animal lovers ourselves, and to have to put down your own animal is one of the most difficult decisions one can make, even if it isn’t due to an infected bite from a zombie.
That said, the infected pet is no longer the loving, caring creature you have shared time and adventures with. If not now, then soon it will turn into a vicious, ravenous creature with only your death in mind.
If you cannot bring yourself to put your pet down, and you have not been able to identify the type of zombie bite it has received, you have two options.
- Have an acquaintance do the dirty work for you. Do NOT let a friend do it. It will ruin your relationship completely. You will always question your decision, and if a friend has to put down your beloved pet, you will forever look at them with that question, and that anger. Make sure the person you ask is someone you either don’t like, or don’t have a close connection with. It will change your relationship with them as well, but it’s less likely to ruin a friendship. Ironically, it may even lead to a stronger connection with that person.
- Lock the possibly infected animal up and monitor it over the course of several days. An infection that can spread to an animal will show its signs within 72-120 hours (three to five days.) If your pet is still its same old self after that time, you can consider yourself reasonably safe and release them.
NOTE: We cannot stress enough how dangerous, and frankly stupid this option is. Primarily, keeping a potentially infected animal locked up for up to a week can cause issues of its own. What if you have to move because of a coming horde? What about the animals natural biological processes and the necessary cleanup? Where can you keep a horse locked up that where you can guarantee it won’t escape, break free, etc.?
Additionally, there is no guarantee that even after five, ten, or even 100 days that your pet is guaranteed infection free. All creatures have different resistances to infections. Your chihuahua may be naturally immune to the zombie bacteria, but can still pass it on if he bites you. The only way to guarantee your safety from your pet is to put it down, no matter how difficult the decision.
To be blunt, it’s you or them. In a war against the zombification of all humanity your pet may become collateral damage. It’s sad, it’s difficult to come to terms with, it’s your only guarantee for safety.
In the war against zombies, animals are often caught in the middle. Many people are forced to abandon their pets when they go on the run. Even more are turned and have no recollection of their family and friends, much less their pets.
While some animals are trained to help humanity against the zombie threats, many are left to fend for themselves and have been known to become a danger in themselves. Feral packs of both dogs, cats, and even escaped zoo animals have been known to roam urban wastelands after an outbreak.
For these reasons, we recommend that if you are a pet owner and you realize that an outbreak is occurring, please do something about your pets. They will not likely be able to make it through the outbreak alive, and may even become a danger to you and your survival group. We know it’s difficult, but it may become necessary.
Video Credit: VideoSlave